CVE-2026-71563

CVSS 4.3 (medium) · published 2026-10-19

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Apache Answer. This issue affects Apache Answer: through 2.0.2. An authorization flaw in the MCP answer retrieval tool allows holders of a global API key to access answer content associated with hidden, deleted, or pending-review questions. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.3, which fixes the issue.

Weakness: CWE-862

Source: NVD CVE-2026-71563

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/msodd7g2r6xdn9wpkpdp04m9g1jb2xtl
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/16/27

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